The Pittsburgh Steelers are a proud franchise, and one which is rooted in defense. When you look back at the members of the organization who have won the Defensive Player of the Year award, the list is incredible.
“Mean” Joe Greene (2xs)
Jack Lambert
Mel Blount
Rod Woodson
James Harrison
Troy Polamalu
There is a new name you can add to the list, and that would be T.J. Watt. After Watt won the award Thursday night, plenty of his Steelers teammates took to social media to congratulate the pass rusher on finally winning the award.
I think it is safe to say this award has been a long time coming for Watt, and it had to be special when J.